Topic: Mindful Focus

3 chapters across the catalog

Ep 144: How to stop distractions from derailing your day
Episode 144 6:40 - 7:36

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Intentionality and Mindfulness in Task Execution

Practicing intentionality involves being explicitly clear about what task is being worked on at any given moment. By noticing the urge to switch tasks and sitting with the discomfort of difficult work, individuals can train themselves to avoid falling into habitual distraction.

Episode 34: A surprising way to be more productive
Episode 34 5:16 - 6:45

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Practical Exercises for Cultivating Daily Mindfulness Habits

Cultivating mindfulness involves practicing attention outside of work through five-minute breathing exercises or sensory focus during routine activities like brushing teeth. In a professional setting, setting a timer to ping at intervals serves as a cue to check if current actions align with original intentions. Increasing presence by even five percent is suggested as a way to significantly improve daily intentionality and output.

Episode 30: Slow productivity - it’s not what you think!
Episode 30 3:05 - 4:55

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Mindful Focus and Rejection of Hustle Culture

Practicing mindful focus involves choosing a specific task, such as writing an email, and completing it without the distractions of social media or secondary inboxes. This "slow is smooth" philosophy challenges the necessity of constant hustle and burnout for business success. By replacing the word "slow" with "intentional," entrepreneurs can better connect with their vision and celebrate current wins rather than waiting for future milestones.